About United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)is part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Jordan, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Senior Consultant on Protection Against Retaliation
• Grade:CON
• Location:Amman (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in law, ethics, social sciences, organizational behavior, or a related field.
• Academic Qualifications: Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in organizational ethics, investigations, legal analysis, or related areas, preferably within the UN or international organizations.
• Academic Qualifications: Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a candidate for an international post must have at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in handling retaliation, whistleblower protection, or workplace misconduct cases.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in policy review, training, and capacity building is an asset..
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required. – Knowledge of Arabic is an asset but is not a requirement.

Skills

• Reports to the Department of Internal Oversight Services (DIOS) for cases with a prima facie determination.
• Recommendations for interim relief, as appropriate.
• Communications to complainants on assessment outcomes.
• Memoranda for cases where no retaliation is found.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply